Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

What is a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)?
A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses.

Presently, there are separate national SAACs for NCAA Divisions I, II and III. NCAA legislation mandates that all member institutions have SAACs on their respective campuses. Further, NCAA legislation requires that all member conferences have SAACs.

Division III SAAC Mission Statement
The mission of the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes; protecting student-athlete welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete image, while maintaining the tenants of teh Division III philosophy.

Purpose of SAAC
--To promote communication between the Athletics Administration and the Student-Athlete.
--Disseminate information.
--Provide feedback and insight into the Dept. Of Athletic issues or concerns.
--Generate a student-athlete voice regarding formulation of athletic policies.
--Build community within Privateer Athletics with all athletic teams.
--Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed NCAA Legislation.
--Organize community service events.
--Promote a positive student-athlete image and sense of unity on campus.

SAAC "You Can Play"The Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has engaged in discussions around inclusion for student-athletes within the LGBTQ community. The committee’s conversations focused on ensuring that all Division III student-athletes experience a quality and respectful athletics experience, regardless of sexual orientation. The You Can Play Project works to guarantee that athletes are given a fair opportunity to compete, and be valued only by what they contribute to their sport or their team’s success.The Division III SAAC You Can Play video can be foundhere, the North Atlantic Conference You can Play video can be found here and the Husson University You Can Play video can be found here.Visit the You Can Playwebsite for more information.